A Few Extra Pounds Can Raise Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association says adding just five extra pounds can raise a healthy person's blood pressure.
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New Warnings About Drinking During Pregnancy
British researchers have another warning for women who drink alcohol during pregnancy.
Tallassee Elementary Freedom Walk
CHILDREN AT TALLASSEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALSO SHOWED THEIR LOVE FOR THEIR COUNTRY DURING THE SCHOOL'S ANNUAL FREEDOM WALK. ABOUT 800 KIDS AND EVEN SOME PARENTS WALKED AROUND THE TRACK DURING THEIR P-E CLASSES TO HONOR THOSE LOST IN THE ATTACKS.…
Montgomery 911 Memorial
Montgomery Fire and Rescue also honored first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty on September 11th. Mayor Todd Strange and Public Safety Director Chris Murphy joined with Department of Public Safety members and other city workers…
Prattville 911 Memorial
Today is the day we remember one of the greatest tragedies in American history. 13 years ago, four jet lines were high jacked by terrorists and all ultimately crashed-- two into New York's twin towers, one into the Pentagon, and…
Plantersville Woman Dies After a Single Vehicle Accident
A Plantersville woman dies after a single-vehicle accident in Dallas County. 50-year-old Verloish Woods was killed when her vehicle left the roadway and overturned. The crash occurred around 6:15 Wednesday evening on Dallas County 39, about six miles north of…
Father Accused of Killing His 5 Children Heading Back to S.C.
The man accused of killing his five young children and dumping their bodies off a rural Alabama road is on the way to South Carolina to face murder charges.
Father of Man Accused of Killing Children, Leaving Bodies in Alabama, Speaks Out
We're learning more about the five South Carolina children whose bodies were discovered in Wilcox County. Now officials say their father will be charged with murder.
Should Montgomery Adopt a Youth Curfew? Some Say Yes
Should Montgomery adopt a youth curfew in an attempt to reduce crime? here.
More Tasers on the Way for Selma Police Officers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council votes to buy more stun-guns for officers with the Selma Police Department.
South Alabama Deputies Play Major Role In Search
South Alabama Deputies played a major role in the search for the five missing bodies. Mississippi Police narrowed their search when they SAY THEY found receipts from this liberty gas station on the Greenville Bypass and another from a bank in Camden.
VictoryLand Trial Continues Into Day Two
The trial that could decide the future of VictoryLand casino continued today in a Montgomery courtroom. We heard more testimony from agents who were at the raid of the casino and went undercover into the operation.
Speaking Out After A Triple Murder Suspect Hideouts In Home
A man wanted for three Florida murders is caught in Pike County after hiding out at a hunting lodge.
Alabama Soldier Convicted in Daughter's Death
Jurors have convicted a former Fort Rucker solider of involuntarily manslaughter in the 2011 death of his 4-year-old daughter. Jurors returned the guilty verdict for Benjamin Schrad on Wednesday following a two-day trial. Authorities have said Emily Schrad died Aug.…
Lek's Railroad Thai Reopening its Doors
A Montgomery icon in Thai cuisine is set to reopen its doors. Lek's Railroad Thai in montgomery will re-open this Friday, September 12th. The restaurant temporarily closed on August 13 as the city repaired complicated structural issues found in the 116-year-old building.
Prattville Police are Warning of a Possible Phone Scam
Prattville police are warning of a possible phone scam. They say someone claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House has been calling people and telling them they have won a large sum of money and a Mercedes Benz. The scammers…
Court Delays Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman's Case
A federal appeals court delays former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman's case again. Siegelman's case had originally been delayed until October 13th. Now, records show it has been tentatively reset for the week of December 8th. A federal Jury in 2006 convicted Siegelman and…
Father of the 5 Children missing Charged with Murder
This video is no longer available. We're learning more about the five South Carolina children, whose bodies were discovered in Wilcox County. Their father is charged with murder. Â Lexington County, South Carolina officials spoke Wednesday morning to release details…
New Hip Implants Not Any More Effective
Researchers in New York say when it comes to knee and hip implants, newer doesn't mean better.
Anxiety Pills Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers in France and Canada warn that long term use of pills for anxiety and sleep problems may be linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Startling Results in Marijuana Study
Researchers in Australia found teens who smoke marijuana every day are more than 60% less likely to finish high school.
Father to Be Charged with Murder in Deaths of His Five Children
The father of the five children whose bodies were discovered in Wilcox County will be charged with their murder, according to authorities.
Local Reaction to NFL's Ray Rice Domestic Violence Incident
It's the shocking video that is the topic of water cooler conversations across the country. NFL player Ray Rice's football career is in jeopardy now after video surfaced of the domestic violence incident he had with his then fiancee.
Budget Passes Includes Pay Raise for County Workers in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Commission has passed a $22.5 million dollar budget for fiscal year 2015.
City Councilmen Discuss Raising Sanitation Costs
The city of Montgomery has a shortfall in revenue for sanitation and city councilmen are now turning to residents to make up the money. But not everyone believes increasing sanitation costs is the right thing to do.
